Article 44 of Private Sector Labour Law

If the employment contract is of indefinite duration, either party may terminate it after notifying the other party in the following manner: a- At least three months before termination of the contract for workers employed at a monthly wage. b- At least one month before termination of the contract for other workers. If the party terminating the contract fails to observe the notice period, that party shall be obliged to pay the other party compensation in lieu of notice equal to the worker’s wage for the same period. c- If notice is given by the employer, the worker shall be entitled to be absent for one full day per week or eight hours during the week to seek other employment, while remaining entitled to wages for the day or hours of absence. The worker shall be entitled to determine the day and hours of absence, provided that he notifies the employer thereof at least on the day preceding the absence. d- The employer may release the worker from work during the notice period, with the worker’s period of service being deemed continuous until the expiry of that period, together with the resulting effects, particularly the worker’s entitlement to his wage for the notice period.